ABS QE Flashcards
what is the composition of fluid in chlyous acities?
High TG(>110 or x2 plasma level, Low cholesterol, leukocytosis with lymphocytic predominance and negatie cultures
Top 2 MC methods of injury in old ppl?
1) falls 2) MVC
what enzyme cleared fastest in acute pancreattis?
Amylase < 48 hrs
What day does max collagen accumulation occur?
day 21 Type I collagen right before phase three begins and degredation occurs
Epidermal tumor with peripheral pallisading of nuclei with stromal retraction. Diag?
Basal cell (most common cancer overall
Diag Malignant degeneration of epithelial cells with differentiation toward keratin
SCC
Absolute CI to stenting across the left subclavian artery?
1)Aberrent/ Left dominant vertebral, 2) CABG using IMA (cardiac ischemia) 3) LUE AVF
1cm skin lesion concerning for melanoma on forearm NSM?
Full thickness narrow margin excision biopsy with 1 to 3mm of nomral skin and fat (punch bx if large > 2cm or sensative area
melanoma stage if postive LN?
Stage III
Most common gene mutation in CRC?
APC
which gene mutation would alter tx of metastatic colon ca?
KRAS (unable to use anti-EGFR targeted therapy)
Positive DPL in blunt trauma?
10 mL of gross blood, bacteria, bile, food particles; or infusate >100,000 RBCs or >500 WBCs.
Tx for metastatic carcinoid?
Debulking for symptoms and somatostatin anlaog (lanreotide)
Surgical approach to access peroneal artery for bypass ?
infapopliteal approach medial or laterally (requires fibulectomy)
what are the borders and nerve contents in triangle of pain?
Medially: spermatic vessels, laterally and sup ileopubic tract (IL).. (Contains femoral branch of genitofemoral and lateral cutaneous n thigh)
When to do ppx thyroidectomy with CLND in MEN2A vs B
B: before 1 yr old, A: Before 5 yrs old
B = bad
1.5-cm purple, raised, subcutaneous nodule over his forearm and palpable axillary lymphadenopathy. Bx large, pale nuclei (with salt and pepper chromatin) and scant cytoplasm. Each cell has whorled paranuclear plaques (Blue cells)
Merckle cell ca
How to differentiate merckle cell ca from Small cell lung Ca?
Both CD 20 +, MCC negative for thyroid transcription factor 1 TTF-1), SCC postiive for both
what are the two primary bile acids synthesized by the liver?
Only the primary bile acids (cholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid) begin with the letter “C.”
MC bacteria to cause lymphangitis?
Strep pyogenes
how to diagnose hereditary pancreatitis?
x2 1st degree relatives or x3 second degree over 2 generations or positive for cationic trypsinogen gene (PRSS1 AD)
why does elevated ICP cause diplopia
6th nerve palsy resulting in LR weakness from brainstem depression
what are 3 main biases of ca screening test
1) lead time (clock starts early) 2) Length time (tests find non aggresive cancers 3) self selection
which paralytics undergo hoffman degedation?
ataracurium and cisatracurium
Nerve injury resulting ln dec sensation over the posterior-lateral foot and leg following ablation of SSV?
Surval Nerve
what defines stage III of pericardial tamponade?
Pericardial P approaches LVEDP resulting in cardiac collpase death
2 cm carcinoid in mesentary 22 cm from IC valve causing SBO tx
segemental SBR with assoc mesentary with enteroenterostomy (2cm margins)
MC indication for liver trn?
Hep C
Tx of x3 < 1cm T1a Gastric NET (carcinoid) w/ elevated gastrin levels??
Endoscopic resection if less than 1cm, < 6 nodules, and no muscular invasion. Otherwise antrectomy. Consider source MEN 1 vs atrophic gastritis
Suspicious features on mammography for cancer
irregular masses with spiculated margins and high density, and pleomorphic, linear, branching, and segmental calcifications
What population at risk for pressure ulcers?
Pysch, depressed patients -> imobility poor nutrition
2nd MC paraneoplastic syndrome associated with thymoma?
1) MG 2) Pure red blood cell aplasia
Blood supply to rectal stump in colorectal anastamosis
Inferior hemmorhoidal artery (via the internal illiac)
41 yo F with 6cm peripheral to central enhancing liver lesion on CT w/ sxs Diag and Tx?
Hemangioma, tx resection (anatomical if central, enucleation if peripheral)
MC congential bleeding disorder and inheritance pattern?
Von Willebrand Dz Type I, AD (quan def of WvF -> instability of factor 8-> dec VIII and vWF -> Coagulapathy
Fastest way to increase oxygenation in intubated patient?
Increase FIO2, other way would be inc PEEP takes hours
MC RF for SCC of the lower lip
UV radiation (sunglight)
Concerning factors for breast can discharge
unilateral, clear or bloody discharge, guiac postiive
Diag & tx of 1.5 cm thyroid mass with microcalcifications ?
Non diff thyroid ca (papillary) need total thyroidectomy central neck dissection NOT necessary unless clinically positive nodes
what are the 3 specific site PTH works to inc Ca++ absorb?
1) Kidney @ Distal convoluted tubule 2) Stimulates osteoclasts in bone 3) Activiation of Vita D -> Inc ca gut absorption. Also stim phos trashing at PCT
Hcl Burn initial treatment stable airway no systemic signs of hypoCA
Ca gluconate gel to burn (Acid binds Ca++ -> HypoCa++). Intra arterial Ca w/ Mg
NSM asthmatic with GERD
ppi 1st line then consider EGD if no improvement
AD syndrome assoc w/ breast, soft tissue sarcoma, ACC, brain tumors, leukemia
p53 Li framieni
Syndrome and gene associated with RCC, hemangioblastoma (retina/CNS), pheo
Von hippeau Linda’s (VHL gene(
Treatment for stage III Hidraadenitis refractory to medical tx
WLE w/ STSG or other tissue coverage
SVC 2/2 sq cell ca curative tx?
Radiation. If palliative can consider stent and chemo first but sq cell very radiosensitive
NSM w/u 8 cm leg soft tissue sarcoma after MRI
CNB can consider excisional bx if <5cm
Vit C def error in collagen synthesis?
Failure of proline hydroxylation (in ER) -> defective pro-a chain -> unstable collagen triple helices
16 F ovarian torsion w/ 6cm cyst. Tx?
Detorsion with ovarian cystectomy
landmarks, positioning thoracentesis
Sitting upright with needle btw spine and posterior axillary line 8th ICS (Above 10th)
Clustered calcifications on mammograpy
MCC of DCIS (linear benign vascular) THINK ducts are clustered together
CNB complex sclerosing lesion NSM?
Excisional biopsy
Excisional bx for atypical ductal hyperplasia with positive margins NSM?
No further tx
Meds that contribute to gynocomastia in males ?
Dig, thiazides, estrogens theophylline
Diagnostic criteria for IFB in patient with peau d orange, < 6 mo sxs
Need bx confirming invasive cancer, tumor invasion into dermal lymphatics not enough
Tx for all types of phyllodes tumor malignant? SLND?
WLE with at least 1 cm margin no SLND (acts like a sarcoma spreads blood)
Most appropriate diagnostic modality to diagnose pancreatic divisum
MRCP w/ secretin - visualize dorsal pancreatic duct crossing ant to CBD and draining via minor papilla w separate Ventral duct (Pathoma)
4 wk old with persistent jaundice. Normal HIDA. NSM?
Ig assay for infectious causes (TORCHES) of neonatal hepatitis. Normal HIDA r/o biliary atresia